Crime in North Downs West, Folkestone and Hythe
Comprehensive safety analysis for North Downs West, localized within Folkestone and Hythe.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Fox Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Palm Tree Way Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Wentworth Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Whitehall Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Woodlees Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Cygnets Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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Road safety.
Issued: 15 Apr 2026
Status Update
This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.
We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.
Actioned: 15 Apr 2026
Fly-tipping.
Issued: 15 Apr 2026
Status Update
This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.
We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.
Actioned: 15 Apr 2026
Theft.
Issued: 15 Apr 2026
Status Update
This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.
We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.
Actioned: 15 Apr 2026
Engagement Events
Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone
Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone
Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone
Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone
Hawkinge Walk-in Community Engagement Surgery
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Folkestone
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